Leaders' personalities and the outcomes of democratic elections / edited by Anthony King.

Contributor(s):

King, Anthony Stephen, 1934-2017 [editor]

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2002.Description: viii, 232 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:

0198297912 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780198297918 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

324.9

LOC classification:

JF 1001 L434 2002

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Contents:

Do Leaders'Personalities Really Matter? ; American Presidential Candidates ; Party Leaders in Great Britain ; Presidential Candidates in France ; Competing Chancellor Candidates in Germany ; Presidential Candidates in Russia ; Prime Ministerial contenders in Canada ; Conclusions

Summary: An examination of the importance, or non-importance, of the personalities of political leaders in determining the outcomes of democratic elections. The text argues, contrary to conventional wisdom, that relatively few voters are swayed by candidates' personal characteristics.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [223]-226) and index.

An examination of the importance, or non-importance, of the personalities of political leaders in determining the outcomes of democratic elections. The text argues, contrary to conventional wisdom, that relatively few voters are swayed by candidates' personal characteristics.

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